taap3 saa1鰨沙鳎沙
Jyutpingtaap3 saa1
Yaletaap sā
Definition
Sole; a type of flatfish.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Commonly referred to in local wet markets as 鰨沙, this fish is prized for its delicate texture and lack of small bones. It is frequently served steamed with ginger and scallions to highlight its mild, sweet flavor. While often confused with other flatfish, the term specifically denotes the sole family in a culinary context.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
I bought a sole to steam for dinner tonight.
Do you like eating sole?
Related words
Common phrases
steamed sole
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 比目魚, which is a broader term for various flatfish species; 鰨沙 is the specific, preferred term for sole in Hong Kong kitchens.
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